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The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The book also touches upon decision-making in leadership positions across various walks of life.

Viacom18 becomes subsidiary of Reliance

Viacom18 becomes subsidiary of Reliance

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Media conglomerate Viacom18 Media has become a subsidiary of Reliance Industries effective December 30, 2024, after the conversion of over 24.61 crore compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) into an equivalent number of equity shares. Earlier, Viacom18 Media had been a material subsidiary of Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

Trump Tariffs: Time To Rejig Portolio

Trump Tariffs: Time To Rejig Portolio

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Investors should tilt their portfolios towards domestic-facing defensive sectors, which should help provide stability and shield them from geopolitical and tariff risks.

TN showers Gukesh with Rs 5 crore for historic win

TN showers Gukesh with Rs 5 crore for historic win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Chennai-based Grandmaster Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren of China

FIR against AAP for posting AI-generated videos of Modi, Shah on X

FIR against AAP for posting AI-generated videos of Modi, Shah on X

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The case was lodged under relevant sections at the North Avenue police station, they said, without giving details of the FIR.

SC to hear pleas challenging state laws regulating religious conversion

SC to hear pleas challenging state laws regulating religious conversion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear on February 3 a batch of pleas challenging controversial state laws regulating religious conversions due to interfaith marriages.

2.56 Lakh Crore: Why FIIs Are Selling Indian Stocks

2.56 Lakh Crore: Why FIIs Are Selling Indian Stocks

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'Of the 20 trading days of January till January 28, FIIs have been selling for 19 trading days'. 'When did FIIs withdraw money with this kind of intensity?' 'It never happened. It's the first. It did not happen even during the 2008-2009 financial crisis when Lehman went under.' 'Even then you did not have like a 19-day selling spree from the FIIs.'

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

Debt To Wealth: Young People, Read This!

Debt To Wealth: Young People, Read This!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Understand your financial goals. Next, categorise them by size. Then evaluate your investment options.'

'Oracle Was Little Late To Cloud Game'

'Oracle Was Little Late To Cloud Game'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'We also realised that locking customers to our Cloud was not fair to them.'

EOW to probe if MP bishop used embezzled funds for conversions: Chouhan

EOW to probe if MP bishop used embezzled funds for conversions: Chouhan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The EOW conducted searches at the house of PC Singh, the bishop of the Church of North India Jabalpur Diocese, on Thursday morning following registration of a case of cheating against him.

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With such announcements grabbing the voters' attention, critical issues like pollution, especially the smog that chokes Delhi every winter, remain largely unaddressed. Many residents have raised concerns over the lack of concrete action plans to combat air pollution, which continues to pose a severe health risk to Delhiites.

Tania calls out Delhi government for lack of support

Tania calls out Delhi government for lack of support

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Tania Sachdev on Monday lamented the "lack of recognition" from the government of Delhi, prompting chief minister Atishi to reach out to her

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

In the Union Budget for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had held forth on the need for better governance and investor protection in the banking sector. She had proposed certain amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act (RBI Act), 1934; the Banking Regulation Act (BR Act), 1949; and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970.

Travelling Abroad? Use Prepaid Forex Card

Travelling Abroad? Use Prepaid Forex Card

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Using credit or debit cards abroad can prove costly.

PIL on anti-conversion laws: Centre in SC questions Teesta NGO's locus standi

PIL on anti-conversion laws: Centre in SC questions Teesta NGO's locus standi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Alleging that the NGO allows its name to be used "at the behest of some selected political interest", the Union of India told the top court that it is guilty of collecting huge funds by exploiting the agonies of riot-affected people.

AMCs look strong but high valuations risk sharper fall in downturns

AMCs look strong but high valuations risk sharper fall in downturns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Given gains in equity prices, it is not surprising that the earnings of asset management companies (AMCs) are growing quicker. The earnings momentum looks set to continue. Good fund performances have thus led to AMC earnings upgrades although valuations are high. Recent market performance and net flow trends have led to earnings upgrades by between 3-8 per cent for FY25-27.

Godrej Properties to gain from strong land portfolio, demand outlook

Godrej Properties to gain from strong land portfolio, demand outlook

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Expansion of its development portfolio, brokerage upgrades, and strong outlook have led to a 15 per cent gain for the stock of real estate major Godrej Properties (GPL) in six trading sessions. The company recently acquired a 53-acre land parcel in Joka, Kolkata with an estimated development potential of 1.3 million square feet of saleable area with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 500 crore.

Plea in Delhi HC seeks recall of currency over Rs 100, curbing cash deals over Rs 10K

Plea in Delhi HC seeks recall of currency over Rs 100, curbing cash deals over Rs 10K

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the Delhi government to present their stand on a plea seeking recall of all currency notes above Rs 100, restricting cash transactions above Rs 10,000 and linking assets worth more than Rs 50,000 with Aadhaar to check corruption.

One of my better knocks in Test cricket: Shubman Gill

One of my better knocks in Test cricket: Shubman Gill

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Shubman Gill believes that revisiting all the technical work that he did before the five-Test series against England earlier this year helped him find his bearings during an impressive knock of 90 on a rank turner that has put India in an advantageous position against New Zealand in the third and final Test in Mumbai on Saturday.

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 4.7%; lifts FY25 revenue guidance

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 4.7%; lifts FY25 revenue guidance

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Infosys Ltd on Thursday reported a 4.7 per cent rise in the September quarter net profit and raised revenue guidance after broadbased growth. Net profit of Rs 6,506 crore in July-September was up 4.7 per cent when compared to Rs 6,212 crore earnings in the same period last year. It was 2.2 per cent higher quarter-on-year, according to a company statement.

In Saheb vs Dada battle in Baramati, people are king

In Saheb vs Dada battle in Baramati, people are king

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The respect for the four-time former chief minister, often referred to as Saheb, in his stronghold of western Maharashtra is palpable in much of the region. But his estranged nephew also appears to enjoy a stature of his own in Baramati, a constituency represented by the senior Pawar for six terms before he passed the baton to Ajit Pawar in 1991.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's jarring notions of exuberance have nothing novel to offer, groans Sukanya Verma.

The Women Breaking Barriers, One Package At A Time

The Women Breaking Barriers, One Package At A Time

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Christina Rindiki's all-women team on the India-Myanmar border in Champhai, Mizoram, delivers 300 plus Amazon packets daily. The women handle all aspects of the operation and made around 450 deliveries per day this month alone. This is their story.

Payout to top NBFC execs on RBI radar

Payout to top NBFC execs on RBI radar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Payouts to key management personnel in non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are under the banking regulator's scrutiny. Top industry officials said this is a follow-through on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) circular of April 29, 2022, which asked NBFCs in the "middle" and "upper" layer of its four-tiered scale-based regulatory (SBR) framework to put in place a board-approved compensation policy.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'With tuition fees for international students rising, education loans have become critical for bridging the gap between savings, scholarship, and full cost.'

Kohli's first impression of DK: 'Very amusing, hyperactive & confused!'

Kohli's first impression of DK: 'Very amusing, hyperactive & confused!'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli showered praise on wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and said that the 38-year-old has an 'outstanding talent' and is a 'brilliant batter' to watch.

'Digital India Defeated Terrorism In Kashmir'

'Digital India Defeated Terrorism In Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'PM Modi would have swept the elections in Kashmir after notebandi but then he scrapped Article 370 so all his good work went down the drain.'

Is Dynamic Currency Conversion helpful during travel?

Is Dynamic Currency Conversion helpful during travel?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

DCC is the answer to your currency woes says K Veeraraghavan.

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'There's significant interest from both existing and new sponsors who recognise the value of associating with Olympic athletes.'

Will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy?

Will KL Rahul step down from LSG captaincy?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

All but out of contention for the IPL play-offs, KL Rahul's future as Lucknow Super Giants skipper is uncertain for the remaining two games after the team received a pasting at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad at home on Wednesday.

Why Indian Corporates Lag In Buybacks

Why Indian Corporates Lag In Buybacks

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Many promoters still consider the cash in the company as their money and are averse to sharing this pie with minority investors, points out Akash Prakash.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

Will retire from politics, if...: Siddaramaiah

Will retire from politics, if...: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

With Janata Dal-Secular state president H D Kumaraswamy repeatedly attacking him and his son Yathindra, a former Congress MLA, accusing them of a 'cash for transfer' racket, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said he will retire from politics, if proved that he has taken money, even in a single transfer case of government officials.

No fresh equity to be infused in cash-strapped Voda Idea

No fresh equity to be infused in cash-strapped Voda Idea

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Vodafone plc has made it clear that it will not make any fresh equity infusion in its Indian telecom business--Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL). Responding to a query, a spokesperson at the UK-headquartered telco said: "Just to confirm our position, there will be no new equity infusion from Vodafone Group." This is the first time that Vodafone has spoken about its stand after the government announced a telecom package.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Investing In Real Estate? Read This

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

In the case of double-income couples, not more than 40 per cent of the net income of one partner should be the EMI for the property.

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.